DHH Educational Interpreter

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Educational Interpreter Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Applications are being accepted for Educational Interpreter. This is a Bloomfield Hills Schools Interpreter- Intervener bargaining unit position. REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Deaf and Hard of Hearing DESCRIPTION: 35 hours per week

SUMMARY: Educational interpreters' primary function is to facilitate communication among students who are Deaf or hard of hearing, their hearing peers, and others in the school (in a variety of content areas) and community. Other duties that may be performed when they do not interfere with interpreting include tutoring, participation in meetings and being an active member of the educational team. QUALIFICATIONS: Must have EIPA 4.0, Educational Endorsement and active registration with Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). Additionally, applicants must speak English and have the ability to work successfully with students and staff members. REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, but are not limited to the list provided. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to work with students in a wide variety of academic and functional environments. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally, in ASL and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

• Ability to build rapport with others and to serve diverse publics.
• Ability to take the initiative, work well with others as a collaborative team member and exhibit excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work creatively and skillfully with students.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and understanding in working with students, staff and parents/guardians. PH YSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and arms. Must be able to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. Employees must be able to remain in a stationary position for a period of time. In addition, the employee must occasionally move about the classroom and position themselves accordingly. Must be able to observe with both close and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to detect where a sound is coming from and work in a noisy environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must work with public and other staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

COMPENSATION BENEFITS: Pursuant to the Interpreter-Intervener bargaining unit agreement

DATE: Immediately

METHOD OF APPLICATION: All applicants who want to be considered for this position must submit an application at: Oakland Human Resources Consortium

The Board of Education is committed to maintaining an educational and work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), disability, religion, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, or any other legally protected characteristic. The Board has therefore adopted anti -discrimination and anti -harassment policies that prohibit discrimination and harassment by Board members, School District employees, students, contractors, volunteers and others connected with the School District. A student, employee, or any other person who believes that a student or employee has been subjected to discrimination or harassment may seek resolution of the matter through the procedures that follow. Complaints of sexual harassment within any educational program or activity of the School District will be investigated and resolved under 8007.3 -AR, as required by Title IX and its implementing regulatio ns ("Title IX sexual harassment"). All other complaints of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, other than Title IX sexual harassment, will be investigated and resolved under 8007.1 -AR or 8007.2 AR. Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to the 504 Coordinator: Director of Special Education, 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, (248) 341-5415. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 7273 Wing Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301, (248)341-5425.